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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

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Special Correspondents Of G21e.ts and journal
NEW CASTLE, May 2.-The residents at
the upper end of Market street were
aroused about 8 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing by an alarm Of fire which was caused
by the burning Of an old unoccupied
smith shop belonging to George W.
Ohurnside. The building which was
frame, Was burned to the ground before
the arrival of the fre-engine. A number
of shad nets which were stored In the
building were also burned. The fire
10 supposed to be of incendiary origin
loss and insurance not known.
Very few Of Che shad fishermen ven
tured ont on the river on Saturday, owing
to the heavy northwest wind which pre-
vailed all day. The season 10 now at its
hight, and IL the weather ID favorable
this week the catch promises to be large.
Early Saturday morning two young
men. Malin Lancaster and Loomis Wise,
who were shad fishing in small boat,
we're caught in the heavy gale and blown
over to the Jersey shore. A steam yacht
belonging to ]. Mulford went in search of
them and after some difficulty found the
men with their boat in q small creek
almost exhausted from exposure. A line
was thrown them and they were towed
over In safety.
The steamer Major Reybold resumed
her trips between Salem and Philadelphia
this morning.
New CASTLE, May 4.--The M. e. SUP
day-school will give its annual excursion
on Thursday, June I'd, TO Andalusia, on
the steamer Thomas Clyde.
af,Ia
which has been discharging cotton at the
steamboat wharf, left for Philadelphia
yesterday, thus leaving the wharf clear
for the steamer Reybold, which stopped
here for the first time in week.
Ralph Beaumont, chairman of the
national Legislative committee of the
Knights of Labor, will lecture in the old
courthouse on Saturday evening next.
His subject ''The Declarations and Prin-
ciples of the Knights of Labor"
William +. Lane, teller Of the Farmers'
Bank, was on the street to day for the
first time in nine weeks.
A large bird of beautiful plumage flew
into the cutting room Of the Delaware
iron works on Monday afternoon and was
captured by one of the workmen. Its
species is not known. It was sent to the
Geological Garden the same day.
Before Mayor Janyier last night, Will
liam Butler, Ellen Davis, John Jenkins,
willard Murray, George Williams, Annie
Bard and Mary Russell, all colored, were
charged with assault and battery and Nils
orderly conduct. After hearing the ter
timony Williams and Davis wore Ills
charged and the others were fined y and
costs each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

Postmaster Taylor was in Washington
Monday comforting with Supervising
Architect Rell in reference to the new
Wilmington post office. Mr.. Bell re-
ouested Mr.. Taylor to furnish him with
the widths and grades of adjacent streets,
tbs denths Of the sewers on Shipley and
Orange streets, the quality of the water
furnished and II it contains much Seai-
ment, the location of street mains, the
character of the sub-soil and many other
details. He also desires to know what
AVAILABLE stone can be found in this locality
and the location of the quarries. Mr.
TAYLOR will secure the necessary informa'
ton when active operations will be begun
al everything is in readiness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

The medical and dental departments Of
the University of Pennsylvania held their
annual commencement exercises at the
Academy of Music, Philadelphia, Mon
day, upon which occasion the degree OF
medical doctor was conferred upon the
following Delawareans Richard r. Ty-
bout. New Castle; Frank W. Talley,
Wilmington; Paris T. Carlisle, Jr., Fred
erica Joseph r. Smith, Wilmington Il;
q. Jones, New Castle. DIR. Tybout will
succeed DIR. Wallace as resident physician
Al the county almshouse. Alfred Paxson
formerly teacher in the Friends school,
thjs CITY, was graduated with the degree
doctor Of dental surgery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
A BOLD THIEF
Drives off q Double Team EARLY
Monday Morning.

Drives off q Double Team EARLY
Monday Morning.
The fine double team of grays belonging
TO the Excelsior Brewing Company were
stolen from their stable about O'Clock
Monday morning. The span was attached
TO one of the bottling wagons Of the COM
pany and driven away by a colored man
whose name Is known TO the police.
The animals, q horse and mare, are
large well-mated grays, and the wagon, a
rather heavy vehicle, Is marked with the
picture of bottles on both sides.
There is reason to suppose that the
thief will attempt to reach Sullivan
county, Pa, with his team and kilograms
have been sent to number of towns to
intercept the property and the thief.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
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DELAWARE OITY.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
DELAWARE Orr, April 90.-Two buildings
In the burned portion are being erected.
One for Philip Berger and the other for
George D. Money. Both OF the houses are
brick.
The Masons' new quarters are nearly
finished.
Mrs. Sarah Cleaver and william J. Robin
son are painting their houses.
The shad fishermen are making large
hauls this week, and the fish are very fine.
William A. Storrie has been appointed
teacher Of the public school in the place Of
Mr.. Dawson. He began his duties on Mon
day morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
nl,r.oninnn Gsncape.

Jane Miller, upward of 80 years OF age,
living in Brandywine hundred, was struck
by a locomotive on the B. h p. railroad
Sunday morning as she was crossing
tbe track running across private lane;
Sbe WAS hurled on pile of stone and
strange to say the only injuries received wed
was broken wrist and o few slight cuts
and bruises. DIR. ogle dressed the
wounds. The accident was due TO the
fact that the old lady was deaf aad ana
not hear the train as it approached.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

baItIIIlOIb gun ppeOlthIs
SALISBURY, ND, May 1.-The residence
of Mrs. Carrie Woodcock on Walnut
street, took fire this afternoon, from q
defective hue, it is supposed, and was
totally destroyed. A large quantity of
the valuable furniture was saved. The
loss is estimated at 90, 900; fully insured.
The Rev. s. Quinton White, local
preacher of the M. L. Church, and q
highly esteemed citizen of this town, died
suddenly yesterday morning, of conges-
tive chill, in the Esd year Of his age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

The old Brandywine bridge is now a
thing of the past. The entire super
structure has been removed and only
some OF the frame work has been left
standing which will be used in erecting
trestles while the new structure is being
built. The work on the abutments
was to have been begun Monday, but
there was no stone available at the north
end of the bridge. Engineer Latrobe Is
expected to give the centre line for the
new bridge. John Fl. Rodney, ESQ, il
searching for the title to the IL feet Oh
the west end Of the city mill which IL il
desired to tear away.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

Special Correspondenceo of Gazette and journal.
GREENsBoRo, Nd, May 3-Thomas
Edge, eight-years old son Of Levin Edge,
living near this place had his hand badly
lacerated yesterday morning, He was
carelessly handling "A calibre cartridge
and picking at the caps when il exploded
tearing off several of his fingers and the
thumb of his left hand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, ehilblains,
oorns and all skin eruptons, and positively
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price rs cents per box. For sale
by Beaton Smith, Seventh and Pine streets.
Goods delivered to all parts of the city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
A Fine Of $3.50 and on.rs

CAMBRIDGE, Nd, May 2.-In the circuit
court to-day the case of the state vs.
Richard L. Corkran of Baltimore charged
with publishing q libel against Charles O.
Dali of Dorchester eornty was reopened,
and the case submitted to the court A
fine of $3.50 and costs was imposed, which
was paid by defendants counsel. Mr..
Corkran was not present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
Peach OonyenilonlDeIe9ases.

The Philadelphia Produce Exchange
Monday appointed committee Of
twelve members to attend the Peach
Growers Convention at Dover, DEL, on
the 12th instant. The committee con-
sists of r. p. Stewart, Chairman: J. e.
Hendrickson, Edward Roberts, Frank
Prettyman, B. H. Brown, W. v. Smith.
]. r. Hobson, A. w. Holden, s. s. OAR
mon, John p. Wilson, Edward Barker
and e. O. Grow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
mis- rnrlor Hatrothod.

The engagement of Miss Lillian Taylor,
the accomplished daughter of the late
county, to Otto G. tn sibisni has fj iusi
been announced. Miss Lillian is now in
Germany with her mother, and the happy
man is clever young physician, con
neeted at present with the famous
University of Halle, Saxony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
:. y administration on the estatl

Letters of administration on tne es. sN
Of Emmor t. Forvood, deceased, Sranoy Y,
wine hundred, have been granted 'aineS
B. Husbands. s..
The National Bank Of Delaware direo-
,oss nave declared o dividend OF $lS per
share upon the earnings Of the inssitu-
lion for the past Six months
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
The Hunter FOrgerles.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3.-The appraisers
appointed by the court to ascertain the
amount of assets and liabilities of the in
solvent firm of John & James Hunter
have had returned to them over
$500, 900 of outstanding paper issued by
James Hunter. This enormous liability
has come from every conceivable channel
of trade and finance and tells the story of
James Hunters awful perplexity and
utter ruin. In the meantime, if Hunter
had been swallowed up in an earthquake
be could not have more effectually oblit-
Grated all traces of his flight and present
whereabouts. To his relations and
friends he is as one dead TO the world
and all further search for him has been
abandoned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Coms
pany has contracted with the Westing-
house Air Brake Company of Pittsburg TO
furnish all Of its passenger cars with their
brake. The contract is one of the largest
ever given snd will require big addition
in the company's working force to COM
plete the contract.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

Associated Press dispatch by special wires.
CHICAGO, May 4.--During the past week
400 animals have beeh slaughtered by direc-
ton OF the livestock authorities, and out of
this number Is clearly authenticated cases
OF pleuropneumonia were discovered. No
disease has been discovered at the stock
yards thus far, but the commissioners will
not relax their watchfulness over the ami
mails received at that point.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

Hannah, widow of the late Samuel ~ ~
Newlin died early Tuesday, aged "
wears. The funeral will take place rom
fhe residence of her son, Charles "a.
Newlin, United States marshal for ipls
district, near Newport afternoon; inter ,
ment will be made at Wilmington ana
RrandYWine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

Ensign O. N. Hewes, q. s. N, formerly
of West Chester Pa, who graduated No. !
at U. 8. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md,
in 1885, and was then sent to the Glasgow
University for q three-years' course in
naval construction, completed his first
annual examination April 25th at the uni
versity and d No. I, making an
average for ear OF 30 per cent, the
highest ave- " made there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

George A. Elliott, attorney for the
WILMINGTON and Philadelphia Turnpike
Company, has entered suit tn behalf Of
That corporation against the city of VIII
,oinotan for violation of contract, and
laws line damages at $3.50. The action is
based upon City Councils alleged failure
70 observe the provisions of a contract
with The plaintiff in fixing the grade OF
Market street in the Ninth ward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

Major John II. Brinckle, U. ). A.,
commanding battery OF the FiIsa
Artillery, will start on the iOth inst :all
from New York on q march TO tnls cisy'
and will 20 into camp on the Highlands;
10 remain about one week. His command
cnmnrises IS men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

William s. Kennedy, s. E. Niveu, lay
lor s. Brown, ]. A. Conard, Esq, G. d.
Armstrong, NJ. D., and O. H. Neiweg,
were elected trustees of the Presbyterian
Church at New London. Pa, on May I'd.
The board elected as officers: President,
G. d. Armstrong; Secretary, Il. D. Straw
bridge, and Treasurer, s. E. Niven.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
NEWARK, May 3.--Margaret A. McKin
sey died here yesterday at the residence
of her husband, Harry A. McKinsey.
The funeral services will be held at the
residence at Q O'Clock on Wednesday
afternoon, with interment in the Nj. f.
cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

The FlTse African Car Conductor
The first colored man to get job as con-
ductor on u horse-oar In New York city is
working on the Broadway line. He runs q
night car. He is a light olive-complexioned
Young fellow with regular features and
pleasant manners. There Is nothing awk-
ward or new In his way OF handling his
car or his passengers, and he looks as II he
had served an apprenticeship In Pullman
palace car.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
From tho District Attorney Of West
chester Co., New York;

WHITE PLANS, N. z, April 10, 1886.
have received many letters 10 reference to
my testimonial, lately published, commanding
AILDooK's POROUS PLAsrKRs.
/ cannot spare the time 10 answer thsm in
writing, therefore would again say, through
the press, that have found ALLcooK's Porous
PLAsrKRs Invaluable aS chest protectors and
Bhields against coughs and colds. Furthermore,
have found AIIcooK's PLAsFERs unsausled
for pains in aide, back and chest
MISSION u. HAKKR.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

The representatives in the Eastern stern
atatas az the Interstate Loan and Trust
Company, Leayenworth, Kansas, inSlud-
inc il jackson Pierce of this city, will go
vast Nav 10th, for three weeks IN
snaot;on Of Kansas state lands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
Appointed 20 Sc. Peters.

Father Birmingham of Dover has been
appointed permanent assistant to Father
Lyons at the cathedral. Father Farley
who has been temporarily acting at Dover
has received permanent appointment az
pastor TO that place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

The following directors Of the Pomeroy
and Newark Railroad Company were
elected on Monday; q: Wilson, Ed
mund smith, J. N. Du Barry, J.: r
Wstheriii, Henry D. Welsh, Wistar Nor
10 N P. Shortridge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
rrn 40. as oFaprRAsH.
TRsftoun of tlAp 40 ssill M Kt--AIl Feel
ah@ Strain hing RHRFa E,sahRs

tine Str&fu pug 48Ks Ae@sts
PHILADEPHtA, May 2.---Thirty-eight
men started on o run at 12.43 O'Clock
this morning at the word of command
from Manager Grifiths, and the six days
go.as-you-please match began in earnest
In the rink building. The track lie In
excellent condition, and the special prizes
that have been offered for reeord-break-
| ing and the general interest that Is shown
in the race, are expected TO spur the men
20 great endeeyors. Only the men who
cover 80 miles the first "a hours will be
allowed to stay In the race, and for this
reason the number Of contestants will
undoubtedly be much reduced this even
ing. Guerrero was to start, but his
hackers did not appear, and he was left.
The winning man Ia to receive % 900,
the second man 81 900, the third $500 and
the fourth $400. Any man who breaks
the record Of $40 miles will be presented
with an extra 81 900, and every man who
covers 500 miles will get 800. The at
tendance at the opening was very large,
and there was fair number of specta-
tors in the rink this morning, and all the
men were doing steady work. The first
man to score mile was Tim
Hurst, and he made twelve laps
in exactly seven minutes, but he did
not keep the lead long though he
is still amongst those at the front. Hughes
IL at present doing the best work. At
10. so he was ahead with So miles TO his
credit and at ii O'Clock he had increased
his figures TO SO, walking at the rate of
eight miles an hour. Bennett dropped
out of the race at II O'Clock with 40 miles
to his credit. He was not in good trim
and could not stand the severe
exercise Vint, who has a side
bet of $1,000 with Hart, the
colored champion, had scored so
miles at II O'Clock and Hart was six miles
ahead. Strokel was three miles ahead Of
him and Alberts was two miles behind
Strolel. L. Cox and w. Day were each
"a miles on their way, while Eson had
Tailed 81 miles and 8. Day &c. Newhart,
Edwards and Weston were also amongst
those who scored over 60 miles by II
o'clock and Tilley was very near that
mark with 40 TO his credit.
PHILADELPHIA, May A. Only IS men re.
main In the pedestrian contest now going
on in the rink. Ylnt, from whom 30 much
was expected, was forced to succumb yes
terday. The effect of the retirement OF 80
many will be 70 make the race decidedly
more interesting.
This morning there was large crowd in
attendance, the majority of whom look
upon the many walkers with considerable
sympathy. The men have now a worn-out
iaded look, and It is believed there will be
a number Of them forced to retire before
tomorrow morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

DUBLIo SALE.
WIN be sold at public sale on
THURSDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF MAY,
1857, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon,
At Perry's Hotel, Brsndywine hundred, all that
part Of the public roads and highways OF
brapdywiue HUNDRED, New Castle county, Del.
lying west OF the Foulk road, In sections OF not
less than one-hslf miles, and at the Practical
Farmer Hotel, on FRIDAY the iSth d9y MAY,
at 10 o,cIrck, a. M, tbs Foulk road and all that
part Of the public roads lying east OF the Foulk
road, TO be kept In repair for the Term OF three
wears, In accordance with the provisions OF an
act n tile LeRislsture passed at Dover, April 20,
1857, JANIS MICHIGAN,
ROBERT CASEY, JR.,
WILLIAM TALLEY,
nab-1t Road Commissioner
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
ActIua nnarnfIoma BeRmms

The active work Of tearing down the oia
Rrandvwine bridge began Thursday and
: MARI II the familiar old structure Y
already removed and yehicular travel a
stopped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
.n,.nnIar nrsnrinr.

A large number of Friends attended
circular meeting at Chichester Meeting
house on Sunday. The speakers were
Allan Flitcraft, Lydia Price and Thomas
Steward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
DUBLIo SALE
DUBLIO SALE
-OF-
LANCASTER COUNTY
G O w s
AT
HOCKESSIN, DEL,
MONDAY, May 9th, 1887.

Will soil Of Public Sale az Bocteesin, Del,
on Monday, May 9th. 1887, Thirty bead Of Fresh
Cows and Close Bpringers. The most OF theae
cows are young and large, Weighing from 900
70 1900 pounds: from 70 years old with their
second ezad third calves. One Extra Fine Jersey
Cow, large size; years old and freeh. One
Jersey Heifer with first calf; promises to make
an oYtre fine COW. One pair of Yofk State Oxen,
R.ye8rs old, we'll broken and will weigh 1870.
this stock for themselves, The majority OF
them are 10 good order and ere the hnest lot
ever ofrered for sale here. Alao few wagons
will sell In the dry. Dinner at II O'Clock. Sale
At 1.So. WIN. MoVAUGH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
THE W. 4 n. AArrRoAb.
Report Of the President &C the Board
nj ntrecfa.s

The stockholders Of the Wilmington &
Northern railroad held their annual meet
ing at Birdsboro, Pa, Monday. Various
reports from officials Of the road were
read.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05

SMYRNA, May 3.-George Collins of Phils-
delphia and James North of Bombay Hook
were drowned on Friday last. They
were ont in skiff fishing for sturgeon,
below Fraland's beach. The skiff and
net were picked up by steamer Reeves,
hailing from Leipsic, on the day of the
drowning, and George Collins body was
recovered last evening. North's body has
not been found. Collins was grandson
of John Cameron, ST., Of Smyrna, was
25 years old and noted for his skill in the
manly art of self-defence. North was
about 95 years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-05
SMYRNA.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journa
SMYRNA, May 2.-Burglars made an
unsuccessful attempt on Friday evening
to force open the safe in the depot, which
contained about $50 They entered by
prying open the main door and, having
thus secured an entrance to the waiting
room, the door Of the ticket-office was
quickly opened and speedy search be-
gan. They found only about 80 and, not
satisfied with this, sought 10 break open
the safe. A hole was bored in the door
and some explosive used, but merely a
part of the door succumbed TO the pres
sure, not sufficient to accomplish their
purpose, and were frightened off before
toying second time. The depredators
are unknown. This is the second time
the safe has been tempered with by bur-
glars.
, 1887-03-31
A Cow Controversy.

A controversy which has led to litiga-
ton has arisen at Fort Russell, which is
worthy Of mention. The well known
ranchwoman Mrs. Schalk lives in close
proximity to to the Fort Russell military
reservation, and some of her cattle roam
over the northern portion of it Some
days ago a COW with a calf which was
plainly branded with Mrs. Schalk's brand
was taken into Fort Russell by some of
the soldiers and is now being held in spite
of the demands and explanations made by
Mrs. Schalk and her son George. George
and his mother applied to the officer in
whose barn the animals are detained for
the COW and calf. but their request was
not complied with. Mrs. Schalk came
down to Cheyenne. applied for and OBJ
tanned a writ Of replevin which was yester-
day placed in the. hands of Sheriff Sharp
less for service, and that official will prob
ably visit Fort Russell to-day in order to
fulfill his mission.